Quick Take: You don’t see offer lists like the one Watkins has, made especially impressive by the fact that he didn’t participate in any of the combines or all-star circuit events until the Under Armour game. Watkins is a smooth cornerback with elite size and good blood lines, the type of player who will come in and play right away.

His ball skills were on display as a receiver last season when he caught 12 touchdown passes, but Watkins is a refined cornerback who has the talent to play and contribute right away.

What he means to Irish: Watkins compares favorably to Cole Luke, who walked in as a freshman and immediately contributed. With Bennett Jackson gone and veteran cornerbacks Jalen Brown and Josh Atkinson not necessarily panning out, Watkins expects to challenge for a job right away (as you’ll see in his video below).

It’s hard not to be impressed with the diversity of his abilities and what he’ll immediately bring to the table.